Jack Drury traded from Colorado to Nashville in significant NHL deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 10:35 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Jack Drury has been traded from the Colorado Avalanche to the Nashville Predators as part of a major deal on June 24, 2026. The Avalanche receive former first-round picks Fyodor Svechkov and Zachary L’Heureux, along with a third-round pick in 2029. Colorado's move comes amid concerns regarding Drury's salary demands as he approaches restricted free agency. Both Svechkov and L’Heureux signed two-year extensions, positioning them for immediate roles with the Avalanche. Analysts are questioning Nashville's strategy in acquiring Drury, who is viewed as a fourth-line player.
- •Drury, a 26-year-old center, joins Nashville with a significant salary ask.
- •Colorado adds two promising forwards, Svechkov and L’Heureux, both under contract.
- •Svechkov played 70 NHL games last season, scoring 17 points.
- •L’Heureux, known for physical play, scored five points in 28 NHL games.
- •Drury's trade was influenced by Colorado's acquisition of Nicolas Roy at the trade deadline.
- 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — Breaking: Jack Drury traded to Nashville
"Colorado gets two former first round picks in return.
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